Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in South Queensferry
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or carrying experiences that feel hard to make sense of - trauma, loss, burnout, family or fertility challenges, career or life transitions. Counselling is a place for you to land, breathe and begin making sense.
I understand that real life can be hard - overwhelming, messy and demanding - and that people often carry far more than they let on. Many people I work with arrive feeling exhausted, unsure of themselves, or worried that something is "wrong" with them. I hold a strong belief that your are not broken, Your feelings and responses make sense in the context of what you have lived through.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or carrying experiences that feel hard to make sense of - trauma, loss, burnout, family or fertility challenges, career or life transitions. Counselling is a place for you to land, breathe and begin making sense.
I understand that real life can be hard - overwhelming, messy and demanding - and that people often carry far more than they let on. Many people I work with arrive feeling exhausted, unsure of themselves, or worried that something is "wrong" with them. I hold a strong belief that your are not broken, Your feelings and responses make sense in the context of what you have lived through.
I use a mixture of evidence based interventions with clients - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy alongside mindfulness and relaxation.
Welcome — I'm Emma, a BACP registered therapist offering online counselling across the UK.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, lost in cycles of anxiety or self-doubt, unsure how to move forward, or seeking support with deeper emotional patterns. Therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface — with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Areas I Can Help With -
I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges including:
- Anxiety, overthinking, and stress
- Low self-esteem and self-criticism
- Disordered eating and body image distress
- Neurodiversity
I use a mixture of evidence based interventions with clients - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy alongside mindfulness and relaxation.
Welcome — I'm Emma, a BACP registered therapist offering online counselling across the UK.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, lost in cycles of anxiety or self-doubt, unsure how to move forward, or seeking support with deeper emotional patterns. Therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface — with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Areas I Can Help With -
I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges including:
- Anxiety, overthinking, and stress
- Low self-esteem and self-criticism
- Disordered eating and body image distress
- Neurodiversity
I focused my studies upon learning to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), to interview, design and administer treatments to work with anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, eating disorders and personal growth.
I promote a deep transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional expertise and experience to help you explore whatever is important to you, in a respectful, non-judgemental and open way. In my sessions, I use a positive, holistic and integrative approach to take care of my clients and I work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2015 I have worked with a wide diversity of clients to deal with the many different circumstances that are unique to their lives.
I focused my studies upon learning to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), to interview, design and administer treatments to work with anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, eating disorders and personal growth.
I promote a deep transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional expertise and experience to help you explore whatever is important to you, in a respectful, non-judgemental and open way. In my sessions, I use a positive, holistic and integrative approach to take care of my clients and I work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2015 I have worked with a wide diversity of clients to deal with the many different circumstances that are unique to their lives.
Talking therapy and self awareness, CBT Positive Mindset Meditation, Deep Breathing & Guided Meditation, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction meditation for peace and calm and CBT Life & Happiness Coaching.
I help people navigate the now and the next steps in life, towards the peace they want and the changes they seek, counselling brings gifts that last a lifetime. Read more to get in touch.
Talking therapy and self awareness, CBT Positive Mindset Meditation, Deep Breathing & Guided Meditation, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction meditation for peace and calm and CBT Life & Happiness Coaching.
I help people navigate the now and the next steps in life, towards the peace they want and the changes they seek, counselling brings gifts that last a lifetime. Read more to get in touch.
I use an integrated approach tailored to your individual needs, drawing on evidence-based models such as:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Welcome – I'm a Counselling Psychologist based just outside Dunfermline, with 20 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector.
I work alongside people to help make sense of emotional distress and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore unhelpful life patterns — the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that keep us stuck — and to develop greater awareness, understanding, and tools for change.
I use an integrated approach tailored to your individual needs, drawing on evidence-based models such as:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Welcome – I'm a Counselling Psychologist based just outside Dunfermline, with 20 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector.
I work alongside people to help make sense of emotional distress and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore unhelpful life patterns — the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that keep us stuck — and to develop greater awareness, understanding, and tools for change.
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Life can be a challenge, especially now. As your therapist, I can offer you a secure and trusted space to bring your needs and concerns. I believe that therapy should lead to a “step change” where my clients become able to make an immediate difference to the way they think and their relationships with others. I work to build trust and empathy and strive to understand the world from your perspective. I can help you to understand that small changes to the way you see things can have a major impact on how you feel.
Life can be a challenge, especially now. As your therapist, I can offer you a secure and trusted space to bring your needs and concerns. I believe that therapy should lead to a “step change” where my clients become able to make an immediate difference to the way they think and their relationships with others. I work to build trust and empathy and strive to understand the world from your perspective. I can help you to understand that small changes to the way you see things can have a major impact on how you feel.
My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication.
Are you suffering with anxiety, panic, depression, stress? Having relationship problems? Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem? Are you angry, irritable, short-tempered, or generally unhappy? Is your mind full of negativity that just doesn't go away? Confused, lost, overwhelmed, unable to concentrate or make decisions? Perhaps you could benefit from professional help. Asking for help is sometimes hard to do - perhaps you see this as a sign of weakness or failure. Sometimes we can't solve everything on our own. It's OK to ask for help. Admitting you have a problem is a sign of strength.
My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication.
Are you suffering with anxiety, panic, depression, stress? Having relationship problems? Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem? Are you angry, irritable, short-tempered, or generally unhappy? Is your mind full of negativity that just doesn't go away? Confused, lost, overwhelmed, unable to concentrate or make decisions? Perhaps you could benefit from professional help. Asking for help is sometimes hard to do - perhaps you see this as a sign of weakness or failure. Sometimes we can't solve everything on our own. It's OK to ask for help. Admitting you have a problem is a sign of strength.
I am very skilled and experienced in working with mental health issues such as Depression and Anxiety, as well as addictive behaviour and related issues such as trauma. I have been a mental health professional for 45yrs, both as a Mental Health Nurse and as a BACP Registered Therapist. I have also survived my own life issues, including addictions and have been sober for 25yrs. I feel that having professional qualifications as well as lived experience helps me to make a stronger connection with my clients
I am very skilled and experienced in working with mental health issues such as Depression and Anxiety, as well as addictive behaviour and related issues such as trauma. I have been a mental health professional for 45yrs, both as a Mental Health Nurse and as a BACP Registered Therapist. I have also survived my own life issues, including addictions and have been sober for 25yrs. I feel that having professional qualifications as well as lived experience helps me to make a stronger connection with my clients
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with training in other modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness.
Hello, my name is Gill and I am the founder of Chattering Minds Therapy. I am dedicated in providing psychotherapy services in a private practice setting one to one with clients. With empathy, compassion and creativity, I offer short and longer-term therapy that aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge, clarity and tools so that you can reach your goals and lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with training in other modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness.
Hello, my name is Gill and I am the founder of Chattering Minds Therapy. I am dedicated in providing psychotherapy services in a private practice setting one to one with clients. With empathy, compassion and creativity, I offer short and longer-term therapy that aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge, clarity and tools so that you can reach your goals and lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
I use an eclectic approach to therapy, and have been trained in a wide variety of evidence-based psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR).
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and member of Women First Healthcare; a multidisciplinary team of professionals who provide expert, bespoke and compassionate assessment and treatment for the mental health and well-being of women. We work in Partnership with the team at Willow Health - a private specialist menopause clinic in Central Scotland, and in connection with Held in Our Hearts; an organisation offering support to people who have lost a child. I have also trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss, an accredited UK-based organisation that works with families who have experienced infertility, miscarriage and loss.
I use an eclectic approach to therapy, and have been trained in a wide variety of evidence-based psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR).
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and member of Women First Healthcare; a multidisciplinary team of professionals who provide expert, bespoke and compassionate assessment and treatment for the mental health and well-being of women. We work in Partnership with the team at Willow Health - a private specialist menopause clinic in Central Scotland, and in connection with Held in Our Hearts; an organisation offering support to people who have lost a child. I have also trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss, an accredited UK-based organisation that works with families who have experienced infertility, miscarriage and loss.
Hello, I'm Camille! As a psychotherapist and founder of Alinea Therapies, my aim is simple: to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns, empowering you to chart your own course. Starting therapy can be daunting with so many different approaches and qualifications, it can feel like a maze. But together, we'll find the path that feels right for you—one step at a time. No matter where your starting point, in our sessions, you'll find a space where you can be truly yourself. No judgments, just empathy. I'm here to listen, to understand, and to help you make sense of your experiences.
Hello, I'm Camille! As a psychotherapist and founder of Alinea Therapies, my aim is simple: to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns, empowering you to chart your own course. Starting therapy can be daunting with so many different approaches and qualifications, it can feel like a maze. But together, we'll find the path that feels right for you—one step at a time. No matter where your starting point, in our sessions, you'll find a space where you can be truly yourself. No judgments, just empathy. I'm here to listen, to understand, and to help you make sense of your experiences.
I'm Yanni, a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) based in Edinburgh. I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction. In my private practice, I help adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. I provide evidence-based therapy, creating a collaborative treatment plan guided by your personal goals. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and build sustainable change.
I'm Yanni, a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) based in Edinburgh. I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction. In my private practice, I help adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. I provide evidence-based therapy, creating a collaborative treatment plan guided by your personal goals. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and build sustainable change.
Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
Sometimes the way we adapted to cope with our experiences no longer serves us and can keep us feeling stuck. When we become aware of where these adaptations come from and why we developed them we can learn to identify them in action. This can help us to develop, test and apply new ways of coping and responding to our environment that will help us as we grow.
Doing this helps to form a clearer picture of environmental, emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural events in your experience and how you currently manage and respond to them.
Sometimes the way we adapted to cope with our experiences no longer serves us and can keep us feeling stuck. When we become aware of where these adaptations come from and why we developed them we can learn to identify them in action. This can help us to develop, test and apply new ways of coping and responding to our environment that will help us as we grow.
In my practice, I use CBT and ACT alongside my main Solution-Focused modality.
With 10 years of experience in mental health and an academic background in Psychology I’m a scientist-practitioner providing individual and group coaching for adults. I use evidence-based tools to support you in your personal and professional development. I prioritise client's individual needs, and professional ethics. I use techniques whose effectiveness has been scientifically proven.
This might be for you if, you value a science-backed, relational, and human-centred approach. You're looking to make sense of patterns, build resilience, feel supported, and create meaningful, sustainable change in life or work. I work with:
In my practice, I use CBT and ACT alongside my main Solution-Focused modality.
With 10 years of experience in mental health and an academic background in Psychology I’m a scientist-practitioner providing individual and group coaching for adults. I use evidence-based tools to support you in your personal and professional development. I prioritise client's individual needs, and professional ethics. I use techniques whose effectiveness has been scientifically proven.
This might be for you if, you value a science-backed, relational, and human-centred approach. You're looking to make sense of patterns, build resilience, feel supported, and create meaningful, sustainable change in life or work. I work with:
I'm Laura and I am a CBT psychotherapist based in Edinburgh.
I use a cognitive behavioural therapy approach in my work but I tailor my integrative approach to meet your needs and preferences. I may include elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF- CBT) and person centred counselling.
I'm Laura and I am a CBT psychotherapist based in Edinburgh.
I use a cognitive behavioural therapy approach in my work but I tailor my integrative approach to meet your needs and preferences. I may include elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF- CBT) and person centred counselling.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
My therapeutic work is influenced by attachment theory and systemic ways of working, and I use an integrative approach that draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for your own support to allow you to be the parent you want to be? It is normal for your child to experience ups and downs as they grow, but sometimes they need some extra help to get them back on track. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help. You may be seeking some advice or support for your own mental health. I provide a calm, nurturing and compassionate space to allow us together to explore, understand and manage the difficulties you or your child are facing.
My therapeutic work is influenced by attachment theory and systemic ways of working, and I use an integrative approach that draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Are you struggling to know how to support your child? Are you concerned about your teenager's emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for your own support to allow you to be the parent you want to be? It is normal for your child to experience ups and downs as they grow, but sometimes they need some extra help to get them back on track. As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help. You may be seeking some advice or support for your own mental health. I provide a calm, nurturing and compassionate space to allow us together to explore, understand and manage the difficulties you or your child are facing.
Hi, I’m Adrianna, a trained CBT therapist based in Edinburgh.
I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can slow down, breathe, and talk openly about your concerns, without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you feel grounded and resilient, so you can overcome challenges with greater ease and confidence. Together, we’ll help you rediscover clarity, strength, and a sense of possibility for the future.
Hi, I’m Adrianna, a trained CBT therapist based in Edinburgh.
I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can slow down, breathe, and talk openly about your concerns, without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you feel grounded and resilient, so you can overcome challenges with greater ease and confidence. Together, we’ll help you rediscover clarity, strength, and a sense of possibility for the future.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist I specialise in the treatment of anxiety and depression but also treat a range of other mental health difficulties such as PTSD, OCD, eating disorders and addictions.
I believe strongly in the individuals ability to draw on their own strengths and experiences to turn around the difficult episodes in their life.
If you can better understand the bad habits you have developed that maintain your mental health difficulties and begin to focus on self care you can come through these periods with more understanding and learning.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist I specialise in the treatment of anxiety and depression but also treat a range of other mental health difficulties such as PTSD, OCD, eating disorders and addictions.
I believe strongly in the individuals ability to draw on their own strengths and experiences to turn around the difficult episodes in their life.
If you can better understand the bad habits you have developed that maintain your mental health difficulties and begin to focus on self care you can come through these periods with more understanding and learning.
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness. In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness. In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
Nearby Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors Searches for South Queensferry
- Bonnyrigg
- Burntisland
- Dalgety Bay
- Dalkeith
- Dunfermline
- Edinburgh
- Glenrothes
- Kinross
- Linlithgow
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Penicuik
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.